Department of Mathematics

International Mezzotint Society

The International Mezzotint Society (I.M.S.) was established in 1997 by the late Director, Dr. A. David Crown, M.D. There are more than 100 members internationally. The primary objective is to share enthusiasm and information, and spread knowledge of the technique and its history, to other artists who may presently feel somewhat isolated. The I.M.S. also extends membership to devotees, mezzotint collectors and print-lovers.

I.M.S. can be of special assistance to members with technical questions, especially about inks, paper, tools, etc. Listings of overseas opportunities and future shows are made available. An International Mezzotint Society Bulletin is posted free by e-mail to members about once or twice a month to share information about techniques, biographical material about the members and to find solutions to questions posed by members, etc.

The International Mezzotint Society welcomes original articles and encourages active participation.

GENERAL INFORMATION

The Society is essentially informational and informal.

There are no dues because we communicate by e-mail.

If we later incur expenses it may be necessary to have a membership fee.

All mezzotint artists or devotees with e-mail are invited to become members.

Questions about the I.M.S. may be sent directly to Deborah Cohen-Crown, Associate Director and Bulletin Editor, International Mezzotint Society. The e-mail address is: DCROWN@BELLSOUTH.NET

MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS

Membership in the International Mezzotint Society is free. New members are requested to provide a short autobiography which will be sent to the membership. It could include information about how long you have been creating mezzotints, what attracted you to them, do you create other kinds of printmaking or art, and what you are now working on. It is always interesting to the members to know whether you create mezzotints for love and/or money, and whether you find art lovers understand the technique. Another group of members, very welcome, are simply admirers and collectors of mezzotints.